Sara Arjun (born 18 June 2005) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil and Hindi films. The daughter of actor Raj Arjun, she started her career as a child artist. Sara gained recognition for her performance in Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and Saivam (2014), both received critical and commercial acclaim. She gained wider recognition for her role in the spy action-thriller films Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), both ranking among highest grossing Indian films.
Personal life Sara was born on 18 June 2005 in Mumbai, to actor Raj Arjun and his wife Sanya Arjun. Her family is of Sindhi descent and are native to Bhopal. Her younger brother Suhaan made his acting debut in Dinner, a 2016 short film.
Career Early work as child artist (2006-2024) In 2006, Sara began her career as a child actor, appearing in numerous television commercials, including advertisements for McDonald's. She gained recognition with a Clinic Plus advertisement and was subsequently cast in Deiva Thirumagal (2011), where her performance as Nila received widespread critical acclaim.
She later appeared in the Hindi film Ek Thi Daayan (2013), produced by Ekta Kapoor, and in Tamil films such as Chithirayil Nilachoru and Saivam, the latter earning her further praise.
In 2022 and 2023, Sara played Nandini, younger version of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's character in two part films: Ponniyin Selvan: I and Ponniyin Selvan: II. Both films rank as the fifth and eighth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time respectively.
Lead debut with Dhurandhar and further roles (2025-present)
Sara appeared opposite Ranveer Singh in the spy action-thriller Dhurandhar (2025), directed by Aditya Dhar, and reprised her role in its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), forming part of a two-film franchise. The film marked her first lead role. She portrayed Yalina, daughter of a Pakistani politician and Singh's wife. Reviewing the first film, Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times noted, "Sara Arjun makes a confident debut and holds her own opposite Ranveer." Against expectations, both films achieved record-breaking box office success, with both ranking among Indian cinema's top five highest-earners.
In 2026, Sara also starred in the Telugu film Euphoria, playing a victim of sexual assault. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated, "Sara Arjun make the most of the space her roles afforded, signalling promise."
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Language Notes Ref 2011 404 Sara Hindi Deiva Thirumagal Nila Krishna Tamil 2013 Ek Thi Daayan Misha Mathur Hindi Chithirayil Nilachoru Oviya Tamil 2014 Jai Ho School Girl Hindi Saivam Tamizh Selvi Tamil 2015 Dagudumootha Dandakor Bangaram Telugu Jazbaa Sanaya Verma Hindi 2016 Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Ann Maria Malayalam 2017 The Song of Scorpions Ayesha Hindi Vizhithiru Charu Tamil 2019 Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Young Sweety Chaudhary Hindi Saand Ki Aankh Shefali Tomar Sillu Karupatti Mity Tamil Anthology film; segment "Pink Bag" 2021 Ajeeb Daastaans Samaira Hindi Anthology film; segment "Ankahi" 2022 Toolsidas Junior Pia Ponniyin Selvan: I Young Nandini Tamil 2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II 2024 Quotation Gang Part 1 Iraa 2025 Dhurandhar Yalina Jamali Hindi 2026 Euphoria Chaitra Telugu Dhurandhar: The Revenge Yalina Jamali Hindi
Short film Year Title RoleLanguage 2010 Misha Misha Hindi 2018 The Perfect Girl Shasha 2016 Daughter Gopal Datt's daughter 2023 Paath (The Lesson) Kamli
Web series Year Title Role Language 2019 Parchayee Usha Hindi Episode 2: The Wind on Haunted Hill
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 2011 6th Vijay Awards Best Child Artist – Special Jury Mention Deiva Thirumagal 2013 3rd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Child Artist Chithirayil Nilachoru 2014 9th Vijay Awards Saivam 2016 19th Asianet Film Awards Ann Maria Kalippilaanu 2026 Screen Awards Breakthrough New Actor – Female Dhurandhar
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